Darling, Why?

FISH SEX! That's why you are here isn't it? You want Louis and Kate to discuss the fish sex movie? Well tough cheese, because this movie is beautiful, kind and wonderful, and that's the podcast you're going to get today! Guillermo Del Toro's 2017 masterpiece is the subject of episode 55. This episode will hopefully evoke the loving nature of the movie, or it may make you want to purchase a teal car. Either way, it's another good one! INSTAGRAM @l.a.tsang @darlingwhypodcast

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be "Darling, Why?" after this episode, all about the Kandar and Ebb musical "Chicago". There is also a little bit of a chat about the 2002 movie adaptation starring Renee Zellwegger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and all that jazz. Sources: Actor Hub - Brecht’s ‘Epic Theatre’ and ‘Verfremdungseffekt’ techniques BBC Bitesize - Selecting a genre or performance style - Epic Theatre and Political Theatre INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

Louis and Kate have a lovely chat about 1984 science fiction classic The Terminator, taking in great tension building, night shoots and the sheer James Cameronness of James Cameron. There's also talk of strangly comedic moments, and the sheer physical presence of the 7 time Mr Olympia turned Hollywood megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger in his most iconic role, and Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton get the plaudits they so richly deserve too. The management hopes that "you'll be back" for our next episode. INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang 

A special bonus treat from Kate's beautiful mind, this little episode talks about the outfits from three of the films Kate encountered this year, inlcuding a returning hero, a carnage inducing villain and Britain's suavest misogynist.  Please enjoy this 20 minutes of silliness. The main show returns next week with an episode all about The Terminator. INSTAGRAM  @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

As a special Christmas bonus, Louis and Kate are piloting something they have wanted to do for a while, Magnifisihite, where they go in on the films (and other things) that are magnificently shite, a unique and beautiful kind of awful. These aren't things they hate, (no vitriol here) but explorations of artisitic derangement, studio interference, immense cocaine usage or a combination of all three at the same time. There's cookies, reindeer violence and even an improvised explosive device, in this "family" picture. Its Turbo Time, as this pilot episode is a Christmas bewilderment, 1996's Jingle All The Way, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson and Sinbad.  INSTAGRAM; @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

It's the end of 2022 and Louis and Kate are gatecrashing your Christmas to bring you the art they loved for this year. Hopefully, you will let them in to your homes and not call the authorities to have them removed. They are nice people, after all! The pod wishes you all good tidings and cheer! INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

To end our main 2022 slate, Kate has chosen a barnstomer of an album, 2014's totemic trans masterpiece, Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me! Kate highlights her favourite moments, Louis holds himself back from an equally enthusiastic gush about this one (he would have picked it if she hadn't). An incredibly cathartic and powerful record, and one we implore you to listen to if you haven't before. BTW casual reminder that any anti trans nonsense isn't welcome here. Thanks!!! Sources Matthew Fiander - AGAINST ME!: TRANSGENDER DYSPHORIA BLUES - Pop Matters Elle Editors - 8 Female Musicians Talk About the Power of Political Songs - Elle Michael Tedder -  Laura Jane Grace Of Against Me! On The Tortured Path To ‘Transgender Dysphoria Blues’ - Spin Robin Smith - Against Me!: TRANSGENDER DYSPHORIA BLUES - The Quietus Sasha Geffen - Transgender Dysphoria Blues Crystalizes Against Me!’s Journey: Review - Consequence Sound Follow if you feel it: INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

For the first (and definately not the last) time, Louis goes into the mind of one of gamings most unique individual, Hideo Kojima, and tells us all about 2019's Death Stranding, a videogame about a very efficient postman doing efficient postman things....of course, its a hell of a lot more than that, as Louis details. Death Stranding is somewhat divisive, but Louis is a paid up member of the Death Stranding defence force, and he is on the lookout for new recruits. BTW, no plot spoilers are discussed here, and there is also a surprising connection to episode 50. INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast Further reading: https://thequietus.com/articles/28177-death-stranding-video-game-review https://www.gq.com/story/mads-mikkelsen-death-stranding-interview

MONORAIL!!!!!!!! MONORAIL!!!!!!! MONORAIL!!!!!!!! Welcome to episode 50 of Darling, Why? In which Kate has chosen to talk about one of her very favourite episodes of the beloved animated sitcom The Simpsons. A fourth season classic, this episode is a magnificent showcase of the ideas of Conan O'Brian and the much missed voice talents of Phil Hartman. The management thanks you all for the support and love you have shown to Louis and Kate as they reach this milestone. They can't quite believe they are here. The show will go on, and we hope you come along with it too! Sources Sean Cole - An Oral History of 'Marge vs The Monorail', the Episode That Changed 'The Simpsons' - Vice Adam Frucci - Why ‘The Simpsons’’ ‘Marge vs. the Monorail’ Is the Best Sitcom Episode Ever - Vulture Follow if you feel it: INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

In this episode, Louis brings one of both his, and his dad's, very favourite classic comedies, 1967's The Producers, starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. The film, about two people who decide to try and make more money with a musical flop than with a hit in a big grift, is the debut feature of American comedy legend Mel Brooks, of Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles and RObin Hood: Men In Tights fame. Louis basically simps over Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, and there's even a surprise appearance from Ned Flanders' dad as well as the House Unamerican Activities Committee. INSTAGRAM  @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang 

This is one for the faithful, as Kate tells us all about her love for DreamWorks adaptation of the story of Moses, 1998's The Prince of Egypt. Expect plagues, parted seas and Jeff, uh, Goldblum. There's also lots of other fun things too, but the management of the show doesn't want to give it all away. Sources Roger Ebert  - The Prince of Egypt - RogerEbert.com FilmSound.org - The Prince of Egypt - FilmSound.org Dan Wooding - The Prince Of Egypt Is A Profound Biblical Epic And "A Quantum Leap In Animation" - Dan Wooding's Strategic Times (archived) Follow if you feel it: INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

Don't RUSH through this episode of Darling, Why? as Louis details his unreal love for Rush and their underrated 1985 classic, Power Windows. Get ready for bass, hair, synths, even more hair, big suits and.... POWER! INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast

Put out the good cutlery, as we feast on the delicious flesh that is the TV series Hannibal, starring Mads Mikkelsen. Kate serves up a well seasoned, well done slice of podcast pie, as she tells Louis all about her love of this delectably nasty confection. Be sure to wash this one down with some fava beans and a fine chianti.  Content warning: cannibalism. Sources Keith Uhlich - Hannibal: The TV show that went too far - BBC Culture Melanie Votaw - Exclusive Interview: Hannibal Creator Bryan Fuller on Dream Sequences, David Lynch, and FBI Consultants - Reel Life with Jane Emily Nussbaum - To Serve Man - New Yorker Emily St. James and Sonia Saraiya - Hannibal’s powerful visuals make it one of the best shows of 2013 - AV Club Brian Tallerico - Emotional Logic: Bryan Fuller Redefines the Crime Drama with “Hannibal” - RogerEbert.com Laura Akers - Is Hannibal the best network TV series in years? - Den of Geek James Hibberd - 'Hannibal' on NBC: How Bryan Fuller will reinvent Dr. Lecter - Entertainment Weekly Sian Cain - Hannibal: farewell to the best bloody show on TV - The Guardian Haleigh Foutch - The Best Horror TV Shows of the 21st Century, So Far - Collider Cheryl Eddy - Here's Why Hannibal Is the Best Crime Show on Television - Gizmodo Follow if you feel it: INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast @l.a.tsang

The smash hit sitcom about 4 teenagers from Derry (and the wee English fella) is the subject of this episode of the little podcast that might. Louis tells us all about a show that is so dear to his heart it might have been difficult to keep it together for this episode. Louis and Kate talk about a show that is very dear to both of their hearts, but for some slightly different reasons.  INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast linktr.ee/louistsangarides

Hello once again, Louis and Kate return to us like unwanted fast fashion items with an episode all about Sony's rather succesful video game series Uncharted. Kate has become a big fan of the series, and tells Louis, a long time fan, her opinions on the matter. Listeners will learn about the concept of a "wife guy" too. How exciiting. The management is delighted to see you all! https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/uncharted-4-and-gamings-greatest-storytellers-c-v-r.html - lane brown https://web.archive.org/web/20110116110826/http://bitmob.com/articles/uncharted-2-deconstructing-nathan-drake INSTAGRAM @darlingwhypodcast